MANILA, Philippines - The San Miguel Beermen and Magnolia Hotshots PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven titular series showdown began on Friday, March 23 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

June Mar Fajardo seeks revenge on Magnolia | Photo Courtesy: pba.ph

The Beermen are hoping for their fourth consecutive All-Filipino crown while the Hotshots are trying to win the title anew after completing a Grand Slam in the 2013-14 season, when the team was known as San Mig Coffee Mixers.

The sister teams promised not to hold back in the finals. "We're not just here for the experience," said Magnolia team governor Rene Pardo.

Meanwhile, the 6-foot-10 man mountain June Mar Fajardo is determined to revenge on Magnolia after his heartbreaking failure to lead San Miguel to the title in the 2013 Governors' Cup Finals during his rookie season.